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David began his career as a reporter for the ''East Antrim Times''. He joined the [[Irish Times]] in 1973 as a reporter in Belfast, becoming Northern editor in [[1976]] and London editor in [[1981]]. He worked briefly for [[BBC]] Northern Ireland, [[1985]]-6, before joining the [[The Independent]] ([[London]]) in [[1986]]; he has since worked as the paper's [[Irish]] correspondent. Widely recognised for the scope of his knowledge and the balance of his reporting on Northern Ireland, he contributes regularly to overseas newspapers and journals. His many awards include the [[Christopher Ewart-Biggs Memorial Prize]] for the promotion of peace and understanding in Northern Ireland, [[1989]] and [[2001]]; [[Correspondent of the Year]], [[1999]]; and the [[2000]] [[Orwell Prize]] for Journalism. |
David began his career as a reporter for the ''East Antrim Times''. He joined the [[Irish Times]] in 1973 as a reporter in Belfast, becoming Northern editor in [[1976]] and London editor in [[1981]]. He worked briefly for [[BBC]] Northern Ireland, [[1985]]-6, before joining the [[The Independent]] ([[London]]) in [[1986]]; he has since worked as the paper's [[Republic of Ireland|Irish]] correspondent. Widely recognised for the scope of his knowledge and the balance of his reporting on Northern Ireland, he contributes regularly to overseas newspapers and journals. His many awards include the [[Christopher Ewart-Biggs Memorial Prize]] for the promotion of peace and understanding in Northern Ireland, [[1989]] and [[2001]]; [[Correspondent of the Year]], [[1999]]; and the [[2000]] [[Orwell Prize]] for Journalism. |
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Source: Brian Lalor, Encyclopedia of Ireland |
Source: Brian Lalor, Encyclopedia of Ireland |
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Revision as of 07:30, 22 September 2006
David McKittrick (1949 - present) is a Belfast-born journalist who has reported on Northern Ireland since 1971.
Professional Career
David began his career as a reporter for the East Antrim Times. He joined the Irish Times in 1973 as a reporter in Belfast, becoming Northern editor in 1976 and London editor in 1981. He worked briefly for BBC Northern Ireland, 1985-6, before joining the The Independent (London) in 1986; he has since worked as the paper's Irish correspondent. Widely recognised for the scope of his knowledge and the balance of his reporting on Northern Ireland, he contributes regularly to overseas newspapers and journals. His many awards include the Christopher Ewart-Biggs Memorial Prize for the promotion of peace and understanding in Northern Ireland, 1989 and 2001; Correspondent of the Year, 1999; and the 2000 Orwell Prize for Journalism.
Source: Brian Lalor, Encyclopedia of Ireland
Selected works
- "Endgame in Ireland" (1994),
- "The Fight for Peace" (with Éamon Mallie, 1994),
- "Lost Lives" (with Séamus Kelters, Brian Feeney and Chris Thornton, 1999),
- "Making Sense of the Troubles" (with David McVea, 2000).
See also
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